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AU56 VXB

2006 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,789 mi
Last recorded47,789 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VXB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 47,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all tyres worn/wearing inner edges and perished

Pass 6 Jun 2024 44,929 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, also becoming perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 41,486 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,387 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 38,190 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Fail 8 Oct 2019 38,186 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished on inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

2/ nail i o/s front tyre and both front tyres becoming perished

unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 5 Oct 2018 37,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,697 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,913 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 35,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,514 miles

2/ rear brake pads becoming worn

3/ n/s dip beam becoming dull

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,433 miles

1. Rear brake pads worn to legal limits. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fuly due to plastic sill covers. 3. Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,367 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,855 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 8,543 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 8,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 6,730 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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AU56 VXB is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU56 VXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU56 VXB registered?

AU56 VXB is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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